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• Forensic Psychologist Assesses Donald Trump's Public Speeches for Potential 'Neurological Issues'

  01-09-2026 16:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dr. John Paul Garrison analyses Trump's movements during a NASA speech, suggesting possible neurological signs, while emphasising no diagnosis is made.
  
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• Melania Trump Has Become 'Firmly Ensconced' In New York City Away From The White House, Biographer Asserts

  05-09-2026 14:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Michael Wolff claims Melania Trump is now 'firmly ensconced' in New York rather than the White House, as speculation over her marriage to President Donald Trump collides with sharp denials from the administration.
  
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• American Airlines Passenger Duct-Taped To Seat After Racist, Homophobic Midair Outburst Forces Diversion

  05-09-2026 14:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An American Airlines flight was diverted after a passenger's racist and homophobic outburst. The passenger was restrained and later charged with assault and disorderly conduct.
  
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• Elon Musk Is Reportedly 'Freaking Out' Over Film Exploring Alleged Starlink Links to 2024 Election Results

  05-09-2026 14:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk dismisses Alex Gibney's upcoming documentary as it raises unproven questions about Starlink, the 2024 election and the billionaire's growing political influence in the United States in 2026.
  
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• Mother 'Very Invested' in Lindsay Clancy Trial Accused of Killing 2-Year-Old Son She Calls an 'Anti-Christ'

  05-09-2026 14:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Corie Walsh, an Illinois mother, is charged with murdering her son, allegedly influenced by the Lindsay Clancy trial. Walsh reportedly believed her son was the devil, leading to the tragic incident.
  
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• Ex-MAGA Supporters Reveal Fear, Rage and Conspiracy Theories Pulled Them Into Trump's Movement

  05-09-2026 14:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Four former MAGA supporters recount their experiences of leaving the movement, highlighting the role of fear, rage, and identity in their political journey and the support network that aided their transition.
  
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• Trump Calls Iran Conflict 'Small Potatoes' Despite Deaths of18 US Troops, Then Threatens Another Strike

  05-09-2026 14:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  President Trump downplays the US-Iran conflict, calling it 'small potatoes' despite 18 American deaths and rising costs. Public disapproval grows as peace talks remain stalled.
  
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• 'Extraordinarily Painful': Lindsay Clancy's Ex-Husband Speaks as Retrial Could Relive Children's Deaths

  05-09-2026 14:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ends in a mistrial, leaving her ex-husband Patrick Clancy facing the painful prospect of a retrial. The case remains unresolved as prosecutors consider their next steps.
  
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• Perez Hilton Mental Health Crisis: Dispatch Logs Reveal Alleged TikTok Live Threats Against Police

  05-09-2026 14:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A dispatch log cited by TMZ records an alleged comment about hurting police during Perez Hilton's August mental health crisis, while key details and his current treatment status are still unconfirmed.
  
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• Who Was Pierre Damas Bel? Father Says Ohio Student Felt 'Treated Like an Animal' Over ICE Ankle Monitor

  05-09-2026 14:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Pierre Damas Bel, a promising student and athlete, tragically died amid distress over an immigration-related ankle monitor.
  
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• Pentagon Hooks 50 Military and Civilian Staff Members to a Polygraph in Hunt for Iran War Munitions Leaks

  05-09-2026 14:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Pentagon conducted polygraph tests on Joint Staff members to find the source of leaked munitions data, raising concerns about foreign access and prompting a crackdown on unauthorised disclosures.
  
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• Prince William Is Reportedly 'Apoplectic' As The 'Blindsided' Royal Family Faces Huge Sussex Return

  05-09-2026 14:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince William was reportedly 'apoplectic' over Harry and Meghan's UK return, but the claim remains unverified as reports differ on what senior royals knew before the Sussexes arrived back in Britain.
  
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• US Vice President JD Vance Suggests The 'Antichrist Was Walking Among Us' And AI Is 'Sort Of Satanic'

  05-09-2026 14:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US vice president JD Vance links talk of the Antichrist and biblical 'end times' to AI chatbots in a Christian podcast, warning that replacing human contact with machines is 'very bad'.
  
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• PlayStation 6 Price Leak: New Next-Gen Console Will Reportedly Become Unattainable For Most Gamers

  05-09-2026 14:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A major leak suggests the PlayStation 6 could cost well over £800 at launch, raising serious questions about who will be able to afford Sony's next-gen console.
  
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• Sam Altman's 'Ai Smarter Than Kids' Claim Sparks Backlash: 'What a Stupid Statement'

  05-09-2026 12:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says children growing up today will never be smarter than AI, sparking online backlash over human intelligence and creativity.
  
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• Farage Faces Poll Funding Questions After Reform Aide Says Party Could 'Easily Get Away With It'

  05-09-2026 11:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nigel Farage under scrutiny as investigation reveals alleged US funding for Reform UK polls, raising electoral law concerns. Reform UK denies wrongdoing amid calls for a criminal probe.
  
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• US Open Umpire Halts Naomi Osaka Match After Creators Use Blinding Ring Lights for Mid-Game Photoshoot

  05-09-2026 07:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Influencers disrupted Naomi Osaka's US Open match with bright ring lights, prompting the umpire to intervene and reigniting debate over creator behaviour.
  
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• Tesla Rival That Said It Raised $400M Faces Cash Shortage as 100 Workers Leave Over Unpaid Wages

  04-09-2026 20:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Windrose Technology, a former Tesla challenger, faces financial issues and staff departures over unpaid wages. Learn how it plans to secure new investment and manage the crisis.
  
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• Fed Rate-Hike Odds Jump After US Jobs Beat Expectations: What's Next for US Stocks?

  04-09-2026 19:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  In August, the US economy added 162,000 jobs, far surpassing expectations and fuelling speculation of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September, impacting stock market dynamics.
  
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• Man Earning £180K, Owning £1M Home, Working Just 30 Hours Some Weeks—So Why Does He Want More?

  04-09-2026 19:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A London financial pro earning £180K questions his security despite a £1M home and £800K mortgage, highlighting the struggle to balance income, debt, and stability.
  
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• 'Obviously in America': Florida Couple Finds Bullet Casing Inside 99¢ Publix Avocado

  04-09-2026 19:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The bizarre story of a Florida couple who found a bullet casing inside an avocado from Publix. The viral video has sparked online speculation and humour, with names like 'ammo-cado' and 'bullet-cado'.
  
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• Volkswagen to Slash 100,000 Jobs and Half Its Car Models in 'Most Profound' Transformation in Its History

  04-09-2026 19:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Volkswagen's major workforce transformation includes 100,000 job cuts across key brands like Audi and Porsche. Learn about the future of German plants and Bentley's Crewe site amid these changes.
  
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• What Is TPS? Haitian Student, 20, Dies in Apparent Suicide After Losing Status

  04-09-2026 19:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The tragic story of Pierre Damas Bel, a young Haitian immigrant whose life ended in apparent suicide after losing Temporary Protected Status and facing bullying over an ICE ankle monitor.
  
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• 'You Are Everything That Is Wrong With Humanity': Elon Musk Criticised After Backing Brian Armstrong's Philanthropy Claims

  04-09-2026 18:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk faces backlash after agreeing with Coinbase co-founder Brian Armstrong's claim that philanthropy is a net negative, sparking debate over the societal role of charitable foundations.
  
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• Democrats Take a Swipe at RFK Jr. Over Food Recalls in 2026: How Many Have There Been?

  04-09-2026 18:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The controversy over food recalls during RFK Jr.'s tenure as US Health Secretary. Explore the debate over recall numbers and the political pressure for his resignation.
  
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• Schoolboy Sentenced to Four and a Half Years in Youth Detention for Stabbing History Teacher

  04-09-2026 18:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A 16-year-old was sentenced to youth detention for stabbing his teacher in the head at a Welsh school. The attack left the teacher fearing for her life and questioning her future in teaching.
  
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• OpenAI GPT-6 Astra 'Messy Rollout': Sam Altman Apologises as Paying Users Experience Access Delays

  04-09-2026 18:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra launch faced user frustration due to access delays and safety concerns, prompting CEO Sam Altman to apologise for the rollout issues
  
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• Lionel Richie Health Update: 77-Year-Old Singer's Kids 'Crazy Scared They Could Lose Him' Over ICU

  04-09-2026 18:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lionel Richie, 77, was hospitalised after a concert due to health concerns. Despite family worries, he plans to continue his tour. No official diagnosis has been confirmed.
  
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• Elon Musk Once Declared Her 'Dead'—Now His Estranged Daughter Stars in an Anti-AI Fashion Campaign

  04-09-2026 18:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk's estranged daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, fronts Desigual's anti-AI campaign, challenging tech, championing creatives, and urging LGBTQ+ voters to act.
  
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• Trump DOJ Threatening to 'Starve Poor Kids' to Force Mass Deportation Crackdown, Ex-Official Claims

  04-09-2026 17:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former DHS official Miles Taylor says the DOJ legal opinion puts welfare funding at risk if states fail to expand immigration reporting though no funding cuts have yet been announced under the policy.
  
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